Nothing’s guaranteed in the HR World. With so much change and constant fluctuation of rules and expectations, it’s hard to feel like you can get ahead. But when we sat down with Erika Portis, Director of Performance for Fanatics Betting & Gaming, we learned that the best leaders don’t need guarantees to set their sights high. True HR leaders ride the waves that come to them and take chances when they see it. Not everything is guaranteed, but sometimes you need to bet on your talent that they’ll succeed.
Success in the workforce starts with your leaders, but it’s sustained by a team. Few know Portis, who’s also an upcoming SPARK Talent speaker. She sat down with us to discuss her HR journey and the road she’s followed, and paved, for leadership success. Here are some of our biggest takeaways on leadership from our conversation!
Want to learn more? Join Ericka Portis at SPARK TALENT 2026 in Disney Springs, Florida, where she will dive deeper into Fanatic’s ability to equip leaders with the clarity and capability needed to lead with impact.